The ZY Qigong Experience
Rooted in traditional Chinese philosophy, it's a non-religious practice that teaches you to connect with your inner self, balance your body, calm your mind, and foster a deeper understanding of the universe, making energy flow freely for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being
Benefits of ZY Qigong
Physical Benefits
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Stimulated Physical and Energetic Levels
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Improved Balance and Coordination
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Pain Management
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Improved Blood Pressure and Circulation
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Boosted Immune System
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Cardiovascular Improvment
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Balanced Nervous System
Mental & Emotional Benefits
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Released Accumulated Negative Emotions
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Managed Stress and Tension
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Increased Focus and Concentration
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Enhanced Mental Clarity
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Strengthen Intellect
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Emotional Balance
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Improved Sleep
Self-Discovery
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Stabilized and Strengthen Mind
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Safe Spiritual Growth
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Enhanced Creativity
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Tuned in to Higher States of Consciousness
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Discover Profound Wisdom
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Increase Compassion
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Find One’s Life Purpose
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Strengthen Intuition
What Is the Difference Between
Qigong and ZY Qigong?
What Is Qigong?
Qigong is an ancient Chinese art of comprehensive human development. It teaches us how to use the ever-present energy of Qi to maintain good health, strengthen our spirit, and deepen our understanding of ourselves.
Qigong is a set of exercises and knowledge, the practice of which leads to harmonizing the human body so that it can heal itself and gain wisdom and mental well-being.
Qigong is an effective tool against a wide spectrum of diseases. Since it employs methods different from those of conventional medicine, it can also be beneficial in cases where modern science finds it difficult to provide effective solutions. Moreover, it helps eliminate fatigue, significantly strengthens the immune system, reduces stress, and — through the cultivation of inner stillness — helps restore psychological balance.
The two Chinese characters that form the word — Qi (气) and Gong (功) — have a range of meanings depending on context. In simplified terms, “Qigong” can be understood as the skill or mastery of working with energy.
Qigong is divided into medical qigong and martial arts qigong, and from another perspective into internal and external, or hard and soft. The term "qigong" is therefore a general term that should be understood quite broadly, like "sport", which includes running, hockey, but also chess...
It is at once a science, a philosophy, a way of thinking, and a method of energetic and informational exchange with the surrounding environment and the Universe.
The general foundational principles of Qigong include the concepts of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements (Wu Xing), and the theory of energy channels and biologically active points.
Learn more about Qigong here.
What Is ZY Qigong?
The goal of Zhong Yuan Qigong (ZY Qigong, ZYQ, or “中原气功” in Chinese) is to enable everyone who practices this practice to achieve good health, mental balance and success in everyday life, because "we do not live for qigong, but we practice qigong for life".
The highest goal is spiritual development, which does not come from blind dependence on any authorities, but mainly from knowing and understanding the laws of nature and the world, how things are. The goal is to "be our own master" and be happy regardless of the circumstances in which we live.
ZY Qigong is a school of qigong with a very complex and logical teaching system, which is well understood and applicable even in Western culture.
The age of this school is stated in the literature to be over 7 thousand years, in any case it can be accepted as a fact that the roots of the exercises and philosophy of this school of qigong go back to ancient history. The place of origin is given as the Zhong Yuan region, near the middle reaches of the Yellow River, which is also considered the cradle of Chinese civilization.
Zhong Yuan Qigong integrates elements of these ancient practices with later Taoist and Buddhist teachings.
Zhong Yuan Qigong represents a holistic system of knowledge and methods that allow a person to develop creative abilities, balance the psychosomatic state, and access higher capacities and special abilities.
Grandmaster of Qigong and Professor Xu Mingtang is the current head of the Zhong Yuan Qigong system, and the formal holder of the lineage.
Learn more about Zhong Yuan Qigong here.
Zhong Yuan Qigong is a simple science of life.
Master Xu Mingtang
ZY Qigong is a path of safe spiritual growth, leading to wisdom, compassion, and the fulfillment of one’s life purpose.
The Wisdom of ZY Qigong
The ZY Qigong System of Practice
The Zhong Yuan Qigong system consists of three main components:
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Self-Development System
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Chinese Image Medicine
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Knowledge Transmission (Transplantation)
I. Self-Development System
This section includes methods used to improve health, increase mental performance, develop creativity, and develop so-called extraordinary abilities (e.g. opening the third eye).
1st Level: Relaxation (松)
This level is focused on improving physical health and gaining vitality.
In the level 1. course for beginners, beside gaining the theoretical foundation, the main goal is the state of "Relaxation" of the body and mind, which allows relaxation and a smooth flow of energy through the body, which is one of the conditions for health. We activate and work with the lower dantian (tan-tchien)(xia dantian / 下丹田), one of the important energy centers.
The exercises of the first level are designed to increase the amount of energy Qi, its accumulation and cultivation and its subsequent use for physical health and mental performance.
The exercises taught are simple in their own way, physically undemanding, but their effect includes both the elimination of stress and fatigue, as well as improving hormonal balance and the functioning of organs, especially in the case of their reduced function and harmonization of the organism as a whole. Exercise also contributes significantly to prolonging life.
It is practiced while sitting on a chair and standing, some exercises can be performed while walking and lying down, even while sleeping, thus saving time. Therefore, even such traditional exercises can be relatively easily incorporated into the daily life of a modern person.
2nd Level: Stillness (静)
This level focuses on calming the body and mind
In the level 2. course, one of the goals is to achieve a state of "Silence", in which we can effectively relax and allow the organism to use its self-healing abilities and also to gain "strength" and balance of emotions.
We work with the middle dantian (tan-tchien)(zhong dantian / 中丹田). In the second level, special ways of breathing through the body are taught, as well as working with a certain type of energy that affects the function of our internal organs. With this exercise, you can not only improve the function of a certain organ, but also harmonize the organism as a whole.
This exercise tends to have very good results even in the case of problems of an unclear nature that do not respond to conventional methods or acupuncture.
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Building the first part of the central energy channel (zhongmai / 中脉)
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Strengthening the spirit (shen / 神), developing the soul and willpower
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Energy exchange with the environment
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3rd Level: Pause (定)
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The state of pause — deep inner stillness
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Work with the upper energy center (shang dantian / 上丹田)
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Dynamic preparatory and main exercises
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Building the next part of the central energy channel (zhongmai)
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Uniting the three Yuans
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Methods of rejuvenation, working with one’s energy double
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Activation of the Third Eye, development of senses
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Diagnostics and healing
4th Level: Wisdom (慧)
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A qualitatively different way of practice, taught exclusively by Grandmaster Xu Mingtang
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Main exercises on a new level
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Opening of the entire central energy channel (zhongmai)
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Development of key energy points
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Connection with the worlds of plants and animals through specific guides from these realms
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Receiving information and knowledge directly from the environment
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Communication with various forms of life
5th Level: Truth (真)
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This level is not taught publicly; it represents higher stages of spiritual training.
II. Chinese Image Medicine
Chinese Image Medicine is a comprehensive system of theory, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases based on the knowledge of ancient Chinese medicine, particularly the school of the legendary physician Bian Que / 扁鹊 .
Currently, only two parts of this system are publicly available:
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Energy Medicine – energetic anatomy and physiology
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Information Medicine – informational anatomy and physiology
Training also includes ten special mantras, eight so-called Great Methods, and four purification techniques.
III. Knowledge Transmission (Transplantation)
This part of the system is not yet taught publicly.
History of Zhong Yuan Qigong
ZY Qigong, or ZYQ, or “中原气功” in Chinese
Among the various schools of Qigong, Zhong Yuan Qigong occupies a special place. It is probably the oldest of all known systems, with roots reaching back about 7000 years, and represents a high-level Qigong system.
The origins of Qigong date back several thousand years, but its major flourishing began during the reign of the Yellow Emperor (around 2700 BCE). The rich cultural, historical, religious, and scholarly influences on the territory now known as China gradually shaped the ways in which this art was practiced. Over time, it developed along Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist lines, while its healing and martial applications also evolved — both equally emphasizing the importance of working with energy.
It began to take shape in the Zhong Yuan region (near present-day Shaolin) during a period when none of the known philosophical or religious systems of ancient China — Taoism, Confucianism, or Buddhism — yet existed. At that time, only teachings about immortals and various shamanic practices were known.
Zhong Yuan Qigong integrates elements of these ancient practices with later Taoist and Buddhist teachings.
Grandmaster of Qigong and Professor Xu Mingtang is the current head of the Zhong Yuan Qigong system, and the formal holder of the lineage.
Historically, Qigong evolved within ancient Chinese culture. The two Chinese characters that form the word — Qi (气) and Gong (功) — have a range of meanings depending on context.
In simplified terms, “Qigong” can be understood as the skill or mastery of working with energy. Yet, on the path of self-development and mastery of this art, in harmony with the “model of life,” we cultivate all three aspects of human existence simultaneously: the physical body, energy, and information (soul, spirit).
ZY Qigong and Research
From a healing perspective, Qigong is an effective tool against a wide spectrum of diseases. Since it employs methods different from those of conventional medicine, it can also be beneficial in cases where modern science finds it difficult to provide effective solutions.
Moreover, it helps eliminate fatigue, significantly strengthens the immune system, reduces stress, and — through the cultivation of inner stillness — helps restore psychological balance.
The positive influence of Qigong on healing, health maintenance, and other aspects of human development has attracted the attention of the scientific community not only in modern China but also in other countries.
Researchers study its beneficial effects on the human body in academic institutes, it is practiced in clinics and health resorts, used in psychosomatic training programs, and forms part of curricula in schools and universities.